Use of Club Boats
The club owns a number of boats which members may hire for a nominal fee:
Topper -- 4 available Small 1 person dinghy, ideal for older children and adults with less experience. Fee £5.00 |
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Feva -- 1 available Small 2 person, 2 – 3 sail dinghy ideal for either 2 children or a child and parent. Fee £5.00 |
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Laser -- 2 available Larger 1 person dinghy with both standard and radial or 4.7mtr rigs. More suited to experienced sailors. Fee £5.00 |
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Laser 2000 -- 2 available 2 person, 2 - 3 sail dinghy. A very controllable boat with reefing to reduce sail area making it suitable for less experienced sailors. Fee £8.00 |
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Dart 16 -- 2 available 2 - 3 person, 3 sail catamaran. With 2 sails in light winds a good stable platform for less experienced sailors. In stronger winds and with 3 sails an exciting sail for those with more experience. Has a trapeze option. Fee £8.00 |
Detailed information on the booking and use of the Club
Boats can be found in the Club Entrance Hall. However, please note
the bullet points below:
- Club boats can only be launched with authority from a
member of the Club Sailing or Training Committee.
- Club boats may only be used by Members who have
completed and signed an official booking form copies of which
are located on the notice board in the club entrance hall.
- Club boats may only be hired when a club safety boat
is on the water and can only be used within the club sailing
area.
- Members should only take out club boats during weather
conditions applicable/suitable for their sailing ability.
- Club boats are hired entirely at the sailor’s own risk
and Downs SC accepts no responsibility for injuries or accidents
to users.
- Any damage/breakages MUST be reported as soon as
possible on returning to shore and, if deemed to be due to
misuse, the member may be asked to contribute to any repair
and/or replacement costs.
- Please look after club boats as though they were your
own property. Ask for help when launching and returning to the
beach. Do not drag the boats across shingle or let the sails
flog on the beach.
- Hire fees should be put in the container
behind the Bar, either before going afloat or as soon as you
return to shore.
(March 2017)